by our College Data Analytics Team
[Asl American Sign Language](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/asl-american-sign-language/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The highest-paying schools turn a asl american sign language degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find where asl american sign language graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send asl american sign language graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Siena Heights University, our #1 for asl american sign language graduate salaries in the United States. Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Adrian. Early-career asl american sign language graduates from Siena Heights University make a median of around $42,890 per year.
Gallaudet University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying asl american sign language schools. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career asl american sign language graduates from Gallaudet University make a median of around $44,251 per year.
A rank of #3 makes William Woods University one of the highest-paying schools for asl american sign language. Located in the town of Fulton, William Woods University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, asl american sign language degree recipients from William Woods University typically earn about $44,471 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in asl american sign language will find them at Columbia College Chicago, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career asl american sign language graduates from Columbia College Chicago make a median of around $48,564 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Rochester Institute Of Technology earned it the #5 place for asl american sign language. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, asl american sign language degree recipients from Rochester Institute Of Technology typically earn about $49,145 annually.
University Of Louisville ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying asl american sign language schools. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a public institution. Students who complete the asl american sign language program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,473.
St Catherine University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying asl american sign language schools. St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Students who complete the asl american sign language program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,418.
Valdosta State University landed the #8 spot for asl american sign language salaries this year. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a public institution. Students who complete the asl american sign language program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,692.
Western Oregon University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying asl american sign language schools. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a public institution. Students who complete the asl american sign language program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,831.
Bethel College Mishawaka ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying asl american sign language schools. Set in the city of Mishawaka, Bethel College Mishawaka is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, asl american sign language degree recipients from Bethel College Mishawaka typically earn about $35,783 annually.
Troy University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying asl american sign language schools. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a public institution. Asl American Sign Language graduates of Troy University earn a median of about $35,336 a year early in their careers.
Kent State University At Kent ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying asl american sign language schools. Kent State University At Kent is a public school located in the suburb of Kent. Students who complete the asl american sign language program here go on to a median salary of roughly $33,929.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus earned the #13 position for asl american sign language graduate earnings this year. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Albuquerque. Early-career asl american sign language graduates from University Of New Mexico Main Campus make a median of around $33,300 per year.
University Of North Florida ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying asl american sign language schools. University Of North Florida is a public school located in the city of Jacksonville. After graduating, asl american sign language degree recipients from University Of North Florida typically earn about $32,695 annually.
Liberty University came in at #15 for asl american sign language graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, asl american sign language degree recipients from Liberty University typically earn about $32,117 annually.
Keuka College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying asl american sign language schools. Set in the town of Keuka Park, Keuka College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, asl american sign language degree recipients from Keuka College typically earn about $30,294 annually.
Madonna University landed the #17 spot for asl american sign language salaries this year. Madonna University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Livonia. Asl American Sign Language graduates of Madonna University earn a median of about $30,013 a year early in their careers.
Utah Valley University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for asl american sign language. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a public institution. After graduating, asl american sign language degree recipients from Utah Valley University typically earn about $33,349 annually.
Lamar University came in at #19 for asl american sign language graduate earnings this year. Lamar University is a public school located in the city of Beaumont. After graduating, asl american sign language degree recipients from Lamar University typically earn about $27,330 annually.
Georgia State University landed the #20 spot for asl american sign language salaries this year. Georgia State University is a public school located in the city of Atlanta. After graduating, asl american sign language degree recipients from Georgia State University typically earn about $25,656 annually.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries asl american sign language graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 20 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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